Software Developer

Software Developer

Full time

£40,000 - £60,000

Hybrid (Bristol, United Kingdom)

Are you a passionate Software Developer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact:

As our Software Developer, you will:

Designing, developing, deploying and maintaining desktop applications and/or REST APIs using C# and .NET Core.
Applying best practices in cloud architecture and deployment
Working on anything from UI to core functionality and data stores, from fixing bugs to integrating new technologies.
Writing clean, working, cross-platform C# code (.NET 8) and associated tests, and improving the standard of existing code as you touch it to make it more testable, reliable and maintainable.
Implementing monitoring and alerting, and supporting production services.
Working closely with electronics engineers, product specialists, UX designers and other developers to design, develop and support robust solutions.
Participating fully in the planning of your team’s work.
Collaborating with stakeholders and customers to solve problems in a way that meets their needs.
Helping to evolve your team practises and processes.

Essential Qualifications/skills/experience:

Passionate about changing lives with assistive technology.
5+ years of professional software development experience in modern C#.
Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
Excellent understanding of software design principles.
Confident and experienced with automated testing – from unit tests to system and integration tests.
REST API development using C# and ASP.NET Core.
Experience developing, deploying and maintaining APIs in AWS/Azure - including use of load balancers, SQL/NoSQL data stores and caches.
Understanding of REST API principles and best practices including API versioning, authentication/authorization models and techniques, and secret management.
Familiarity with Entity Framework or other ORM tools.
Experience in applying OWASP secure coding practices.
Confident applying cloud best-practices for identity and access management, hosting, deployment and monitoring.
Confident working on problems from scratch – resourceful in turning problems into simple solutions, and proactive in working with stakeholders to resolve ambiguity.
Confident picking up an existing codebase, refactoring and improving test coverage to deliver safe code changes.
Versatility - enjoying turning your hand to new things, with a flexible approach to evolving business priorities.
Willingness to develop across multiple platforms and architectures.
Great interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical thinking, with attention to detail.

About Smartbox:

At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values - passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change - resonate in everything we do.

Our Inclusive Culture:

We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication.

Our Commitment to Sustainability:

At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts.

Our D&I Commitments:

At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it:

Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us.
We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.

Rewards and benefits:

Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Dive into our website to uncover all the fantastic benefits waiting for you at Smartbox: (url removed) to Make a Difference

Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives.

Agencies

Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try and recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency